re: Why do some people linger at their restaurant table long after the check's been paid?

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Well, I take a lot of customers out to lunch. At least 3 days a week. If I didn't ask for the check, then I'm not ready to leave. I'll leave when I'm finished doing business.

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I respect this. Sometimes it takes patience to close the deal. Is this your strategy at Long John Silvers or also at nicer places like Chilis?

Booze

Usually people are in conversation. This is why parties in a busy restaurant are not usually a good thing. Texas roadhouse has it right by not doing parties of more than 8. This board would go nuclear over the thought of tipping on time spent at the table as well

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I'm not finished, I'm waiting to make another run at the all you can eat buffet.

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Pro tip. Take a walk to settle the food. Go to the bathroom at least twice. Be sure to wash your hands. Then, when you grab your plate, go load up on meats first. Tell the staff you are doing keto.

As I got older I found that the times to sit down with friends came along less frequently. We are retired, have grandchildren and all of the other things that go along with having nothing to do.
We always check with the waiter/waitress first and make sure they know the tip will cover 2 or 3 tables.

Subtle brag I can still afford to go out to eat at places with cloth napkins.

Working offshore has ruined my ability to enjoy a restaurant meal. When I'm at work I shovel my food down because I don't want to hear people talk about work. You got a lunch break for a reason.

Maybe I should work on this.